Oman to hold endowment conference on 16 and 17 December 2024

Muscat: The first edition of Oman Endowment Conference will kick off on 16 December at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day event seeks to highlight innovation and sustainability in the endowment sector. Abdulaziz bin Masoud Al Ghafri, …

Oman signs Riyadh Treaty on design law at WIPO Conference

RIYADH: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the closing ceremony of the Diplomatic Conference for the Conclusion and Adoption of a Treaty on Design Law in Riyadh. During the event, member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) …

Oman’s North Sharqiyah Governorate is ready to welcome winter tourists with 51 hotel facilities

Muscat – The winter season, which spans from October to April, sees a significant influx of tourists, both from within Oman and abroad. The region’s unique terrain, which includes Al Sharqiyah Sands, wadis, oases, and sulfur springs, attracts visitors …

Oman’s tourism ministry amends regulations for integrated tourism complex licensing

Muscat – The decision focuses on the formation and work system of the government committee responsible for licensing Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) in Oman. Article One of Ministerial Resolution No. 136/2021, which previously outlined the …

National Day of Oman marked with fervour, enthusiasm at Pakistan School Muscat

Muscat: Pakistan School Muscat marked the National Day of Oman with enthusiasm and fervour. The event was graced by Dr. Khadija As Salami, DG Private Schools Oman as the Chief Guest, and Sheikh Najib bin Saleh Az Zadjali, Member Majlis Ash Shura as Guest …

Oman’s commerce ministry announces Annual Industrial Survey; urges businesses to update contact information

Muscat – The Ministry is urging all industrial establishments, whether located within industrial, economic, or free zones or outside them, to cooperate by submitting the required data. In preparation for the survey, the Ministry is advising industrial …

Alizz Islamic bank awarded “Best Islamic Bank In Shari’a” Compliance & Governance in Oman for 2024’ by The World Union ...

Muscat: Alizz Islamic Bank recently won the award for ‘Best Islamic Bank in Shari’a Compliance & Governance in Oman for 2024’ by the World Union of Arab Bankers at the Arab Awards for Commendation and Excellence in Egypt. The award was received on …

Oman opens applications for fishing licenses

Muscat – This initiative will allow individuals, companies, and institutions in the fisheries sector to apply for advanced fishing boat licenses. The application period will run from November 24, 2024, to December 24, 2024. As per the eligibility criteria …

Oman’s EA implements initiatives in Buraimi to protect environment, preserve geological diversity

Muscat – Through field surveys and aquaculture projects, the department is working across the governorate’s wilayats to safeguard the region’s natural resources. Recent field surveys have shown significant progress in identifying and protecting endangered …

Two children die in house fire in Oman’s North Sharqiyah Governorate